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Animal Control

Boardmans Animal Control supports the towns of Concord, Lincoln, Hudson, Maynard, Northborough, Southborough, Sudbury and Wayland.  The Animal Control/Animal Inspectors team is available for concerns with domestic animals as well as the livestock in the community. The Animal inspector is required by the Dept. of Agriculture to report and inspect any backyard Chickens, including waterfowl as well as all Livestock.

Animal Control does not trap or relocate any wildlife, Relocating wildlife is against the Massachusetts Law. 

Wildlife that is a concern would be an infant, sick, or injured animal. Sick animals should be reported to the Police Department Immediately.

Dog Owner Responsibilities

  • Remember to license your dog for the current year by February 28 to avoid the late fee of $25.00 per dog.
  • After March 1st the Animal Control Officer may write additional fine(s) per dog (6 months or older, or within 30 days of obtaining the dog) for not complying and obtaining current year dog license; fines are 1st Offense – $25.00; 2nd Offense – $50.00; 3rd and Subsequent Offenses – $100.00.
  • Additionally the Animal Control Officer may issue fine(s) for up to $100.00 per animal, for not having a current rabies vaccination for a domestic animal; reference G.L. CHAPTER 140, §145(b) AND 145(f).
  • MAYNARD HAS A FULL 24 HOUR LEASH LAW, NO DOGS CAN BE ALLOWED OFF LEASH WHEN NOT ON ITS OWNER’S PROPERTY. LEASH IS DEFINED AS A STANDARD OR RETRACTABLE PHYSICAL LEASH.
  • NO DOGS ARE ALLOWED ON ANY SCHOOL PROPERTY OR CHILDREN’S PARKS AT ANYTIME.

Wildlife Information

Animal Shelters

Boardmans Animal Control Inc.

Maynard, MA

General information
(978) 897-5596

Emergency calls
(978)-897-1011 ext. 0

Boardmans Animal Control

Meet the Team

Animal Control Officer/Inspector
Jennifer A. Condon

Animal Control Officer/Inspector
Donna DeWallace

Animal Inspector/Office Manager
Marissa Lord

After Hours Emergency Hospitals/Phone Numbers

It is recommended to call an intended hospital before arriving

BluePearl Veterinary Partners – ER and Specialty Hospital Open 24 Hours
180 Bear Hill Rd.
Waltham, MA 02451
(781) 684-8387
 
Veterinary Emergency Group in Shrewsbury – Open 24 Hours
196 Boston Turnpike Suite 1
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508)653-4700
   
Angell West – ER Open 24 Hours
293 2nd Ave.
Waltham, MA 02451
(781) 902-8400

Angell Memorial – ER Open 24 Hours – CALL FIRST
350 South Huntington Ave.
Boston, MA 02130
(617) 522-7282

Tufts Foster ER and Specialty Hospital North Grafton – ER Open 24 Hours
55 Willard St.
North Grafton, MA 01536
(508) 839-5395

Pet Poison Helpline
(Animal Poison Control)
For ingestion of potentially toxic substances, medications, plants, and food stuffs
(855) 886-7965
There is a service charge fee